My parents have bought a fonograph/CD player/radio combo, and it works fine. I have also found out that we have LPs and 45 RPM records, which are in good condition. But I want to preserve them so they really last a long time. There's a lot of dust that ocassionally (not too often, though) collects on their surface, and that worries me; what if it affects the record's quality? If anyone has some helpful tips on cleaning them without damaging them, please tell me. Also, it would be nice to know a safe place that I can store my 45 RPM records; they don't have any protective sleeves or covers at the time.... Thanks for your help!
Thank you everyone who has given me advice on how to care for vinyl records and the sort. I have learned much about them now... thanks for telling me soon!
Everyone has been helpful in answering this question. There can't exactly be a best answer because there's different tips, all of which are helpful. I'll check out the record-cleaning supplies soon, AslanMusic. Thanks everyone!!